Paramount weighs settlement in Trump's lawsuit over CBS coverage

reason.com February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Paramount is considering settling a lawsuit from former President Donald Trump over CBS's coverage of his campaign. This comes amid concerns about the impact of the new administration on Paramount's planned merger with Skydance. The lawsuit focuses on an allegedly misleading interview with Kamala Harris. Trump's appointed FCC Chairman has indicated a willingness to reconsider previous dismissals of complaints against CBS and other networks regarding their political coverage. CBS is reportedly preparing to comply with an FCC request for materials related to the interview. Critics argue that settling the lawsuit could undermine press freedom and CBS's ability to report on political matters without fear of censorship.


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